Food poisoning is, regrettably, a relatively widespread occurrence, and if you’ve ever experienced a bout of it, you’ll be well aware of just how miserable it can be. Symptoms such as vomiting and nausea can be notoriously difficult to overcome, and this condition can also cause severe damage to your overall gut health, according to specialists.

Food poisoning is an unfortunate yet common plight that many have endured. If you’ve ever been struck by it, you know just how distressing it can be, with symptoms like vomiting and nausea that are tough to shake off. Experts warn that this condition can inflict significant harm on your gut health.

He said: “I avoid these foods because they’re most likely to cause food poisoning. Food poisoning increases your risk of having long-term gut health problems such as post-infectious IBS.”

Oysters

This much-loved delicacy may be regarded as an aphrodisiac, but the expert cautioned that there is ‘nothing sexy’ about the symptoms you could endure after consuming them, reports SurreyLive. He said: “Oysters are filter feeders so they pick up everything in the water, including bacteria.”

“I avoid these foods because they’re most likely to cause food poisoning,” Haworth advises. “Food poisoning increases your risk of having long-term gut health problems such as post-infectious IBS.”

One popular delicacy, oysters, often heralded as an aphrodisiac, comes with a stark warning. According to a report by SurreyLive, Haworth points out that there’s “nothing sexy” about the potential aftermath of consuming them. “Oysters are filter feeders so they pick up everything in the water, including bacteria,” he explains.

Leftover sushi

This beloved Japanese delicacy has become a staple in the UK as well, but if yours has been sitting in the refrigerator for a couple of days, it’s probably best to discard it.

The specialist noted: “Most fish used to make sushi is actually frozen to kill the parasites and bacteria but it goes off really quickly once prepared. So make sure you eat it all in the same day.”

Displaying a packet of supermarket sushi bearing a yellow reduced-price label, he cautioned: “And if you’re buying this stuff then you’re just asking for it, really.”

Sprouts

These are excellent for providing a crisp texture to your stir-fried meals, but according to the specialist, the manner in which they’re grown can make them a hotbed for bacteria.

He said: “Sprouts are grown in warm conditions and we don’t typically cook them. They’re responsible for at least one outbreak of food poisoning every year. I know they’re supposed to be superfoods, but the risk isn’t worth the reward in my opinion.”

Bagged salads

This may come as quite a surprise, given that a bag of salad is a staple feature on countless people’s weekly shopping lists. They’re ideal for adding a nutritious boost to your lunches and dinners, particularly when you’re short on time to prepare a salad from scratch.

However, the expert has cautioned that they are responsible for a considerable number of food poisoning cases.

He said: “How bad is this? 22 percent of all food poisoning cases in the last decade [in the US according to the CDC] have been linked to salads. To put that into perspective, seafood accounts for about six percent of all cases.”

According to the specialist, the reason these pre-packaged salads pose such a risk is due to the sheer number of potential cross-contamination points. He added: “And inside of the bags are always moist, and that’s the perfect environment for bacteria to proliferate.”